Ozarks could learn from Atlanta's chaos

6:05 PM,
Feb. 27, 2014

Lyle Foster

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Lyle
FOSTER

(I want to first share heartfelt condolences and a true sense of solidarity for the amazing community response to the recent tragedy in our city.)

I write about an issue that may cause some of you to think I am way off base and question what it can possibly have to do with our idyllic life in the Ozarks.

But, I couldn't help but wonder after the "Gridlockgate" in Atlanta that maybe there were some learning moments for us in southwest Missouri. I am referring to the 2-inch snowfall, combined with a layer of ice, that effectively brought the bustling Southern metropolis to its very knees for two days. ...